A Place Called Freedom

1. A Place Called Freedom Vocabulary Marilyn Souza Gold Oak Elementary

2. plantation • A large farm where crops like cotton or tobacco are grown by people who live there The slaves worked long hours in the cotton fields on the plantation.

3. big house • The large mansion where the plantation master & his family lived. “Mama worked in the big house and papa worked in the fields… The master set us free in…1832.”

4. Drinking Gourd/Big Dipper • A cluster (constellation) of seven stars that look like a ladle or cup with a long handle “We’ll follow the drinking gourd,” Papa answered. He pointed to the glittery sky, and I saw he meant the Big Dipper…Papa loved stars.”

5. weary • Very tired I was weary after walking all day, mile after mile, on my own tired feet.

6. sturdy • Well-built, very strong, not easily broken Papa built a sturdy cabin to last us a lifetime.

7. fretted • worried We waited all day for Papa to come back, and fretted as we looked out the window.

8. settlement • A small village or group of houses We had homes, a church, a store, astable, and a mill in our settlement.

9. stable • A building where tame animals, like horses, are kept We brought the horses into the stable at night to keep them safe and warm.

10. celebrate • To observe or honor a special day or event with ceremonies or other activities We celebratedthe 4th of July with a big parade.

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